I live in the foothills of Maine so there is no shortage of snow. I have a large area to snow blow and this machine takes care of it well. The review of the snow blower not running the second time it was tried I find odd. Did you add oil, did you choke it to start it? It may not be a specialty store bought Husky, Honda, or Ariens but it does a great job.

Pros:Price, Reliable, Easy To Store, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Been Through A Few Shear Pins Can't Necessarily Blame The Blower

Big Recommends This Troy-Bilt Product

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Roger

15 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JAN.

06

2014

Wroks As Advertised

Purchased new from Lowes and have used it three times with no issues. It starts on the first pull. The heated grips work very well. It has electric start but I haven't had to use it. I would buy again.

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, I'd Buy It Again

Roger Recommends This Troy-Bilt Product

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Tk KCumberland, ME

12 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

NOV.

08

2014

Powerful

I live in Maine where we have snow all winter. This Troy-Bilt machine has never let me down. Used over 12 times last season and it performed very reliably. Throws snow over 30 feet and traction is great.

2840 has some nice features with the 4 way joystick control. I just hope it holds up to the test of time. Housing seems to be kind of thin metal but hey it isn't an Ariens. Hope the China engine holds up. Started up on the second pull out of the box. Haven't used it yet so don't know how the performance will be. I do like the extended chute design. Hope it turns out to be a good snow blower.